Durban is the third largest city of South Africa and is located on the east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal and in the municipality of eThekwini. It is also the busiest port in South Africa. The original name of Durban was Port Natal and was founded by British people. Durban’s population mostly consists of Indians, who came into the country way back with the British to help them grow the sugar cane crop. The most common languages that are spoken in Durban are English and Zulu.

How to get to Durban

There are many ways to get to Durban city. The most convenient of all is by air. King Shaka Airport is newly constructed airport in the city that has replaced the Durban Airport. It is 40 kilometers north of Durban City. Taxi service is available at the airport to take you to the main city or for sight-seeing as well. Apart from this a shuttle bus service also goes to the city every hour and is very cheap and affordable as well. Other ways to get to Durban is by Bus, by train and via cruise.

Durban Tourist Attractions

Durban has a lot to offer to the people visiting it for the first time. Durban is an amazing city in which you can enjoy shop, experience a great nightlife and relax. The city overall has a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The major tourist attractions of the city are

Durban Beaches

Beaches in Durban are one of the best places to visit in town. The blue water beaches, the open atmosphere gives you the feeling of freedom and provides you a relaxing environment. The beaches have changing rooms, fast-food outlets, shark nets and lifesavers. Anybody who is interested in surfing should visit The Bay of Plenty.

Dolphinarium

It is located in the center of Durban’s golden mile. The aquarium is linked to dolphinarium via underground tunnels. Lots of people come here to enjoy seal and dolphin shows every day with their families. The shows are restricted to family only status.

Durban’s Golden Mile

Durban’s Golden mile is a group of luxury hotels and other amusement facilities that is one of the major attractions of the town. The major attractions includes

An amusement center

paddling pools
paved walkways
gardens and fountains
Fun world
Roundabouts
hurdy-gurdy machines
A ride in a cable car
Water Wonderland
Juma Mosque

Tourists can also visit the biggest mosque in the southern hemisphere and get a closer look at the beliefs and religion of Muslims and also get to know about the wonderful designs, calligraphy and the architecture of the Muslims embedded in their mosques. Mosque is definitely a rare spectacle to watch.

Old Fort

Lots of people visit the old fort just outside the town. This fort is the place where British were defeated by Boer forces in 1842. There is a war museum in the fort as well and now days it is also used for weddings purposes as well.